TiVo Delivers Major Series3 Update

TiVo pushed a major update to a small segment of its installed Series3 base on Monday, bringing many popular new features of the Series2 console to the next-generation set-top box for the first time. The update will be made available to the entire installed base once it is ensured there are no problems with the update itself.

Among the added features are TiVoCast, which is the company's broadband video delivery platform; KidZone, a parental controls service; enhanced wireless security options; Product Watch, a targeted advertising delivery system; and the recently deleted folder, which allows for the recovery of deleted programming. The company said the update does not include two highly anticipated features: TiVoToGo or external storage. Work is continuing on those applicatons.